MAGIRT (Map and Geospatial Information Round Table ) Round Table

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  • Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas by persons working with or interested in map and geography collections
  • Provides a forum to increase the availability, use, and bibliographic control of map and geography collections
  • Increases communication and cooperation between map and geography librarians and other librarians
  • Contributes to the improvement of education and training of map and geography librarians.

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Name Change, Election Results and Program

  • 1.  Name Change, Election Results and Program

    Posted May 25, 2011 10:44 AM

    New name for the Map and Geography Round Table

     This spring, members of the Map and Geography Round Table (MAGERT) voted to change the group’s name to the Map and Geospatial Information Round Table (MAGIRT). The MAGERT Board proposed this change to emphasize the increasing role of geospatial information in today’s libraries, while also reflecting the evolving focus of the Round Table.  The name and acronym are also similar to the historically established and well-known form of the Round Table’s original name.  The new name goes into effect after Annual. 

     New Officers

     Congratulations go out to incoming Chair-Elect, Tracey Hughes, of UC- San Diego and incoming Treasurer, Paige Andrew, of Penn State, both long term MAGERT members and contributors.  We wish them well in their new roles in the coming year. 

     Program in New Orleans

     In New Orleans, MAGERT is presenting the program, “There’s a Map for That! Maps and Tools You Didn’t Know About” on Saturday, June 25th at 1:30 in Room 354 of the Morial Convention Center, focusing on free online maps and mapping resources for all librarians and all types of libraries.   We hope to see you all there. 

     MAGERT celebrated its 30th anniversary last year and is a leader in education and programming related to all types of geospatial resources, including print maps, GIS data and cataloging of cartographic resources.